Entrenching tool

[U.S. Patriot]

I carry salt in my Jeep, but I thought today, what if I had too shovel. Obviously, I do not want to carry a big shovel around all winter. So, I was thinking an Entrenching tool would fit the bill. I do not want a piece of crap, but do not want to spend a ton of money. Anyone have any good recommendations?

 

[E5RANGER375]

surplus store.

i carry cat litter in my car.

 

[Woodsman]

Here's one solution. Product Details

 

[MJ317]

Thanks to Uncle Sam GI issue entrenching tool works great in an emergency. Try your local Army Surplus store. I know the one at 21st and Arlington has them.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I bought one of those Swiss fixed e-tools for $3 from Shotgun News in the mid-90s. I still carry it in the truck.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Glock makes an entrenching tool

Glock Knives glock entrenching tool with saw, et - GlockWorld.com

 

[iamaclone45]

I carry a small Craftsman Utility shovel in my truck. It has a flat square blade on it. Closest I could find was this.

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I carry mine in the trunk of my Jetta all year round and it is never in the way.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

There's also the Cold Steel Spetznatz entrenching tool (sharpened edges) and the current G.I. E-tool. Some don't like them, but I've never had trouble with mine. The better G.I. e-tool, if you can find one, is the WWII/Korean War variety, which has a pick-head as well as the shovel.

 

[moischmoe]

If you get stuck in the snow, dig yourself out with a hubcap. (Saw it on a commercial once.)

 

[jeremy]

The Standard GI E Tool will serve you well. I have one that I have been using in 4wd for like 20+ years. If it can survive me that long, it can survive you too... LOL!!

 

[dukeboy_318]

i too vote for the standard GI issue entrenching too, works great and can be used as a weapon if needed

 

[VostocK]

I'd like to know where I could get one just like this, without it costing an arm and a leg.



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[redpitbull44]

If you get stuck in the snow, dig yourself out with a hubcap. (Saw it on a commercial once.)

Not a bad suggestion, but a lot of vehicles out there today do not have hubcaps.

 

[dudley0]

I have a G.I. E-tool as well. Just got it for my truck a month ago. Usually just throw a full sized shovel in the back of the truck. Always seems to be in the way though. Now the e-tool in the case is just sitting under the back seat.

Probably will put it in the wife's car and carry a big shovel until I can get another e-tool.

This one came with a canvas cover as well, which holds four AK mags comfortably.

 

[match14]

For a vehicle I like to use the surplus German military shovels, in addition to having a blade they also have a pick, which makes short work of ice. They also are very robust, kinda heavy comared to a USGI trifold shovel, but I figure since it's in a vehicle the weight doesn't matter to much.
German Folding Shovel with Pick - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse

 

[swatdoc]

Avalanche shovels with a collapsible handle are good for moving larger volumes of snow, are light weight and store rather compactly.

 

[Zoub]

I always have a Glock shovel in the truck but in winter a snow shovel of some kind is in it as well. If you are stuck you will scoop snow, not push it, avalanche shovels are the way to go. I am thinking about getting the Black Diamond Deploy for my GF.


Shovels from Backcountry.com

 

[Vanguard.45]

Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel

$15 online and another $7 for a nylon sheath.

Used one today to scrape ice off the driveway near my garage. After scraping and chopping away, it looks brand new!

AWESOME tool!

Vanguard.45

 

[swatdoc]

These Cold Steel shovels which copied the design of the Spetsnaz are incredible! Where did you find one for $15?

 

[straittactical]

turn on your heater and call roadside assistance and let them worry about it.